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Month: October 2019

Kan. woman dead, 1 hospitalized after crash with a semi

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GEARY COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevy Silverado driven by Savannah R. Laudemann, 22, Woodbine, was eastbound on State Lake Road six miles south of Junction City. The Silverado entered the roadway and was struck by a 2016 Peterbilt Semi that was southbound on U.S. 77.

Savannah Laudemann and a passenger Dawnette M. Laudemann, 44, Woodbine, were transported to Geary County Hospital where Savannah died.

The semi driver Bryan K. Lewis, 46, Crosby, Texas, was not injured. The occupants of the Silverado were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

 

Lyndell E. Fox

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Lyndell E. Fox, 82, died October 14, 2019 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born February 5, 1937 in Larned, the son of Emmett and Nevin Bates Fox.

A lifetime area resident he worked for Tabler Furniture, Larned. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Optimist Club, both of Larned. Lyndell was an avid sports fan. He had a vital part in reviving the American Legion Baseball Program and was an announcer for American Legion baseball games for fifteen years.

He married Deanne Hanken; and later, on Aug 15, 1965 he married Connie Fox at Ellsworth, she survives.

Other survivors include; two daughters, Allison Fox, Woodbury, Minnesota, Whitney Fox, Kansas City, Missouri; son, Kevin (Jane) Fox, Larned; two grandchildren, Tyler (Sarah) Fox, Richardson, TX, Katie (Clayton) Havelka, Springfield, Missouri; four great grandchildren, Jackson and Will Fox, Richardson, Texas, Gideon and Noelle Havelka, Springfield, Missouri; sister, Judy (Fred) Jennings, Larned.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Galen Fox.

Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Burial will be at a later date in Larned Cemetery, Larned. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the American Legion Baseball Program or United Methodist Church, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Houston Gerald Price Jr.

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Houston Gerald Price Jr., 83, died on Friday, October 11, 2019 in Garden City. He was born on September 6, 1936 at Wichita the son of Houston Gerald & Juanita Velvet (Roby) Price, Sr. He married Donna Jean Armstrong on April 27, 1958 at Sharon Springs.

Gerald moved with his family to Tribune when he was 5. The family moved to Poteau, Oklahoma for a couple of years before returning to Tribune where he attended Tribune Grade School and graduated from Sharon Springs High School. He attended Garden City Community College and then joined his Father on the family farm where they raised crops along with cattle and sheep. While continuing to work on the farm he worked for 19 years with the Greeley County National Resource Conservation Service. He was a Charter Member of the Tribune Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing cards of any kind, especially pinocle, poker and black jack. He was a member of Pitch Team that competed in Kansas and Oklahoma tournaments. He also enjoyed listening to Willie Nelson and watching Westerns but especially his family activities. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Sister- Billie Jean Williams, Son-In-Law- Brent Kinlund, 3 Grandchildren- Joey Cagle, Spencer Cundiff and Noah Cundiff and 1 Great-Grandson- Elijah Cundiff.

He is survived by his Wife- Donna Price, 4 Daughters- Judy Kinlund of Raton, New Mexico, Susan & Brad Sisk of Holcomb, Peggy & Abby Munoz of Garden City and Stacy & Randy Cundiff of Garden City, 9 Grandchildren- Jesse Cagle, Miles Cagle, Kris Sisk, Amber Sonnenberg, Brandi Sisk, Kelsi Johnston, Kayla Munoz, Cody Cundiff & Cayden Cundiff and 9 Great-Grandchildren- Katelynne Sisk, Gerald Sisk, Isaac Sonnenberg, Ronan Sonnenberg, Karter Johnston, Mace Johnston, Judah Cundiff, Demi Jo Cundiff & Ava Cundiff.

Funeral Service will be on Saturday, November 2 at 11:00 AM at Garden Valley Church in Garden City with Rev Steve Ensz officiating. Memorials are suggested to Greeley County Senior Center or Garden Valley Church Youth Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Intoxicated juvenile apprehended after attempting to enter residence

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By JAMES BELL
Hays Post

An intoxicated juvenile attempting to enter a residence gave a family and their young guests a scare when he attempted to enter their home early Saturday.

At about 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Hays police were dispatched to the 1900 block of Marshall after receiving a call that an unknown person was banging on the front door and breaking windows in an attempt to enter the home, according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler.

The residents were hosting a sleepover with their children and moved everyone to the basement and barricaded the door as they believed he was attempting to gain entry.

“It was very traumatic for everybody,” Scheibler said.

When police arrived, the suspect fled the scene and officers searched the home and ensured everyone inside was safe.

The suspect was apprehended shortly after near the intersection of 21st and Marshall and found to be highly intoxicated.

He was transported to the Law Enforcement Center.

“I don’t think he had any criminal intent,” Scheibler said.

He said temperatures at the time of the incident were slightly below freezing and he believed the suspect was searching for someplace warm.

Scheibler said it was fortunate no one was hurt.

“It was a potentially dangerous situation because when you kick in the front door of somebody’s house,” he said, “that’s how tragedies occur.”

The low temperatures could have also created a negative outcome, Scheibler said.

“This young person was so intoxicated he didn’t know where he was at, or where he was trying to get to,” he said. “If he had laid down and gone to sleep out in the cold weather, he would have died.”

Lawyer Brad ‘The Bull’ Pistotnik sentenced for role in cyberattack

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WICHITA, KAN. – A well known Wichita lawyer was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to being involved in a cyberattack, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. He was ordered to pay a $375,000 fine and restitution of $55,200.

Wichita Attorney Brad Pistotnik leaves the courthouse -photo courtesy KWCH

Bradley A. Pistotnik, 63, pleaded guilty to three counts of being an accessory after the fact to making an extortionate threat over the internet. In his plea, Pistotnik admitted he was contacted by attorneys from the legal firm Jaburg Wilk and Ripoff Report regarding cyberattacks launched against Ripoff Report, Jaburg Wilk and Leagle. He falsely denied knowing anything about the attacks.

In fact, Pistotnik knew co-defendant David Dorsett had initiated a flood of emails against the servers used by Leagle, RipoffReport and Jaburg Wilk. Dorsett had met previously with Pistonik offering web design and reputation management services. Dorsett sent emails demanding the removal of information that reflected badly on Pistotnik from their web sites. In one of the threatening emails, Dorsett said, “… if you don’t remove it we will begin targeting your advertisers…”

8th St. Liquor Tailgate Photo Contest

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Did you know with any 8th Street Liquor purchase you can get your game day cups for tailgating? Fort Hays State takes on Emporia State tomorrow in the 2020 FHSU Homecoming game and another home game on October 26th against Nebraska-Kearney and we want to see photos of your 8th Street cups out supporting your Tigers. Take your best tailgate photo at the game or in the comfort of your home with your 8th Street cup and upload here for your chance to win this KanJam Flying Disc Team Game. Entries will be accepted today through October 27th. Then we’ll let the community vote on their favorite tailgate photo October 28th – November 3rd!

Tiger men’s golf finishes third at Blue Tiger Invitational

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The FHSU men’s golf team placed third overall at the Blue Tiger Invitational hosted by Lincoln University. The tournament was held at Jefferson City Country Club, a par-72 course.

As a team, the Tigers finished in their highest position of the season. They led the tournament after the first round, shooting 308. After rounds of 313 and 316, the Tigers finished with a 937 overall, good for third place as a team. Concordia-St. Paul won the tournament with a total of 917. Central College of Iowa claimed second place over the Tigers by one stroke, shooting a 936 over three rounds.

Pete Carney led the team by turning in a 12-over par 228 total (72-77-79). Carney finished in sixth place overall individually. Bryce Cowan followed Carney, putting together an 18-over par performance of 234 (78-77-79). Cowan ended the tournament tied for eighth place individually and led the team in birdies sinking ten throughout the three rounds. Isaiah Grover had a top-15 performance as he finished tied for 15th. Grover carded a 239, shooting 23-over par for the tournament (82-79-78). Marcus Willey earned a top 20 finish by placing in a tie for 18th overall. He ended the tournament with a 240 total, shooting 24-over par (79-81-80). Cole Gritton rounded out the team with a 241 total (79-80-82). Gritton finished in a tie for 21st individually.

Fort Hays State also had three individuals competing aside from players chosen for the team scoring. Colton Bobek finished the highest in a tie for 23rd. He put in rounds of 84, 79, and 79 for a 242. Reese Emert followed Bobek with a 250 (81-89-80), finishing in 33rd. Luke Russell carded rounds of 84, 87, and 82 for a 253 and tied for 34th.

Gabe Trowbridge of Lincoln claimed first individually by shooting a 5-over 221 (73-74-74).

The Tigers will play their final tournament of the fall season next week at the Jerry Hrnciar Invitational in Duncan, Okla (Oct. 21-22).

Walther and Brown earn GAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Week honors

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Junior defender Moritz Walther and freshman goalkeeper Kieran Brown of FHSU Men’s Soccer earned GAC Player of the Week honors on Tuesday (Oct. 15). Walther earned Defender of the Week, while Brown earned Goalkeeper of the Week. This is the first weekly honor for both individuals this season.

Walther scored two of the three goals for Fort Hays State in a 3-1 win at Southern Nazarene. His penalty kick goal proved to be the game winner in the 31st minute, then added another goal on a header off a pass into the box just over four minutes later to help FHSU build a 3-0 lead by halftime. Walther played all 180 minutes possible for the week, also helping the Tigers claim a 3-1 win against Oklahoma Baptist in Hays.

Brown moved to 4-0 on the season with a pair of wins against Oklahoma Baptist and Southern Nazarene. He averaged three saves per match in Fort Hays State’s pair of 3-1 wins over Oklahoma Baptist and Southern Nazarene. Brown has a .786 save percentage so far on the season in his four matches played.

Walther and Brown joined Jake Simpson of Rogers State (Offensive Player of the Week) as the weekly honorees from the conference office.

FHSU men’s soccer up to No. 18 In national poll

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In this latest national poll, the Fort Hays State men’s soccer program has earned their spot at No. 18.

The Tigers, who were ranked two positions lower one week ago, have moved up following their 3-1 victories over Oklahoma Baptist and Southern Nazarene. Fort Hays State’s six goals in the previous week came from Santiago Agudelo, Alonso Rodriguez, Nathan De La Hoya, and Moritz Walther.

The black and gold hold the top spot in the Great American Conference boasting a 6-0-1 record, and 7-3-1 overall. FHSU will face off against a pair of conference foes in the coming days – Rogers State on Thursday and Northeastern State on Saturday.

The Hillcats currently hold a record of 7-3-1 and received votes but did not crack the top 25. While, the RiverHawks are 6-5 overall. Both programs are 4-3 in the GAC and have suffered losses to Fort Hays State earlier in the 2019 campaign.

The Tigers previous victories came on an overtime goal from Agudelo to seal a 2-1 result against Northeastern State, while Rogers State was handed a two-goal defeat in mid-September.

Harding University, whom FHSU also defeated earlier in the season, also received votes but was not selected in the national poll.

 

Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll for October 15, 2019:

Rank School Prev W-L-T
1 Azusa Pacific University 1 10-0-0
2 California State University-Los Angeles 3 9-0-0
3 Adelphi University 4 10-0-1
4 Lynn University 8 8-0-1
5 Lake Erie College 6 12-0-0
6 Midwestern State University 9 9-1-0
7 Florida Tech 5 8-0-1
8 University Of Charleston 10 9-2-0
9 Mercy College 11 10-1-1
10 Gannon University 12 9-1-0
11 Lander University 21 6-1-2
12 Texas A&M International University 16 8-1-1
13 California State University-San Bernardino 13 7-1-1
14 Bellarmine University 17 8-0-3
15 University Of West Florida 14 8-1-1
16 Wilmington University 19 10-1-1
17 Carson-Newman University NR 8-2-1
18 Fort Hays State University  20 7-3-1
19 St. Mary’s University (Texas) NR 7-2-1
20 Francis Marion University 7 6-2-1
21 Palm Beach Atlantic University 24 7-1-2
22 McKendree University NR 8-1-2
23 West Chester University 18 7-2-1
24 Post University RV 6-1-3
25 Maryville University of St. Louis 2 10-2-0

James Lee “Jimmy” Wessel

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James Lee “Jimmy” Wessel

James Wessel, age 49, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 in Wichita County, Kansas. He was born on September 10, 1970 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Charles D. and Katherine L. Durant Wessel. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, James worked for Efrain Prieto , Kelly Conine, Gary Speer and was currently working for Barbie & Mark Wilbur Farming.

He attended the First Baptist Church of Scott City, Kansas.

On July 16, 2011 he married Amy Malchow in Scott City, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors include his one son – Kolemann Patton of Colorado; two stepchildren – Freedom & Braydin; mother – Katherine L. Wessel of Scott City, Kansas; one brother – Kenneth & Toni Wessel of Scott City, Kansas; and one sister – Barbie & Mark Wilbur of Leoti, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his father – Charles D. Wessel.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Scott Lake State Park across from Camp Lakeside.

Memorials can be made out to the James L. Wessel Memorial Fund at Price & Sons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 553, Scott City, Kansas 67871.

There will be no calling times.

Megan Kneefel Earns MIAA Co-Goalkeeper of the Week

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Senior goalkeeper Megan Kneefel was named MIAA Co-Goalkeeper of the Week on Tuesday (Oct. 15) following a 1-0-1 weekend and recording a shutout victory over Missouri Western last Friday (Oct. 11). Kneefel shares the honor with Lindsey Johnson of Central Missouri.

Kneefel earned a win and a tie in a pair of road matches for Fort Hays State. She picked up her fifth shutout of the season in a 3-0 win at Missouri Western. The only goal she allowed in a 1-1 tie at Northwest Missouri State was on a penalty kick. She stopped 12 of 26 shots she faced for the week, saving four in the shutout at Missouri Western and eight in the tie at Northwest Missouri.

Kneefel joins Central Missouri’s Makayla Toth (Offensive Player of the Week), Allysa Gan (Defensive Player of the Week), and Lindsey Johnson (Co-Goalkeeper of the Week) as recipients of conference honors this week.

Hallmark to close home and gifts business

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KANSAS CITY (AP) — Hallmark Cards says it plans to close its home decor and gift products business by the end of the year.

The Kansas City-based company said Monday that Hallmark Home and Gifts will close because of changes in the retail industry.

Company spokesman Andy DiOrio said 60 employees will be affected by the closure. He said some will be offered a chance to apply for other Hallmark positions, while others will move to other parts of the company.

The company said in a statement that it will continue to offer gifts through its Retail and Hallmark Greetings businesses.

Hallmark Home and Gifts is one of the company’s six businesses.

Kat’s Hallmark, 4320 Vine in Hays, is unaffected by the closure, owner Kathy Schupman told Hays Post on Wednesday.

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